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Old 30-06-2023, 01:41 PM
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They actually did some tests here in the Coombs/Wright area recently where they dimmed the street lighting and photographed the results. Our CAS liaison officer has been instrumental in pushing the issue of light pollution, particularly with regards to the suburbs surrounding Mt Stromlo Observatory….
Looks like it’s bearing fruit…
Yes, the city services minister, Chris Steel, spoke about the street light dimming trial last month in the Assembly, so it feels like what is an obvious problematic issue to us, is finally being recognised and remedial solutions are taking hold, hopefully permanently and ongoing. If the main approaches become standard, we may be able to slow or even holt the growing light dome of Canberra

Mike
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